Avera Health·Milbank, South Dakota
The role involves performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests and procedures, utilizing scientific principles for daily technical operations, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Responsibilities include managing laboratory instrumentation, initiating corrective actions, accurately performing complex testing, and communicating laboratory data to healthcare providers.
Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$24.00 - $44.00
This is a great opportunity for a MLT or MLS to join the Milbank Laboratory Team in a PRN capacity. New graduates are welcome to apply!
Weekdays: 6am-2:30pm; 6:30am-3pm; 7am-3:30pm; 8am-5pm, and 9am-5:30 pm
Assist with weekday overnight call from 6pm-6am
Weekends: 7am-3pm and call from 3pm-7am
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.
What you will do
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc.
Initiates and follows through with corrective action, utilizing MLS and/or supervisory assistance as necessary; prioritizes and manages effective workflow.
Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory testing following established procedure, protocol, techniques and/or manufacturer guidelines.
Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers, and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Includes verbal as well as electronic means.
Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of testing utilizing theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgment; seeks MLS and/or supervisory resources as necessary.
Assesses the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values and take appropriate corrective action as necessary with assistance from MLS and/or supervisor as needed.
Participates in established lab CQI or other laboratory activities as assigned.
Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handing, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• 1-3 years of related experience or training
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org [talent@avera.org].
Market context
Operations roles in South Dakota are often tied to steady coordination, compliance, and on-the-ground support, and this posting reflects a high-availability role with a required driver’s license and a commitment to eye and tissue donation. These jobs can be competitive because employers may value reliability, flexibility, and mission alignment as much as prior experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your availability for travel or field support before applying.
